Forward Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Marshfield, WI

LEI: 254900IER2H3R8YLBW04

Tax ID: 39-0452950

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Review & Overview

Forward Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Forward Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, and Appleton among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Forward Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.64% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
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Originations

258

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$39,590,000

Employee count

105

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 119 $16,415,000 $137,941 $0 0.00%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $12,340,000 $186,970 $0 0.00%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $6,700,000 $145,652 $0 0.00%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,000,000 $142,857 $0 0.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $0 0.00%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 0.00%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Forward Bank's top markets include Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau, Eau Claire, Milwaukee, and Appleton among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 258 $39,590,000 $153,450 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Forward Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 258 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 155 $24,955,000 $161,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 55 $8,125,000 $147,727 $0 0.00%
    Refi 39 $5,785,000 $148,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 8 $580,000 $72,500 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Forward Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 55 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 258 $39,590,000 $153,450 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Forward Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 258 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 100 $6,050,000 $60,500 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 98 $13,820,000 $141,020 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 49 $13,145,000 $268,265 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,580,000 $447,500 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,450,000 $725,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,545,000 $1,545,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Forward Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 100 originations, totaling $6,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 60 $4,880,000 $81,333 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 51 $6,345,000 $124,412 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 38 $6,070,000 $159,737 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 30 $3,770,000 $125,667 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 27 $7,315,000 $270,926 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 23 $5,995,000 $260,652 $0 0.00%

    Forward Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 60 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 51 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 258 $39,590,000 $153,450 $0 0.00%

    Forward Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 258 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 238 $34,990,000 $147,017 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 19 $3,855,000 $202,895 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $745,000 $745,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.30%

    Forward Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.15%

    Forward Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 258 $39,590,000 $153,450

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $45,000 $45,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 6 $1,790,000 $298,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 5 $345,000 $69,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 246 $37,410,000 $152,073

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Forward Bank 1001 North Central Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 Full Service B&M $162,036
    Forward Bank 105 South Washington Street Thorp, WI 54771 Full Service B&M $39,297
    Forward Bank 1122 Division Street Colby, WI 54421 Full Service B&M $26,584
    Forward Bank 212 South Main Street Greenwood, WI 54437 Full Service B&M $39,842
    Forward Bank 240 South Broadway Stanley, WI 54768 Limited, Administrative $0
    Forward Bank 240 South Broadway Stanley, WI 54768 Full Service B&M $14,649
    Forward Bank 410 Division Street Withee, WI 54498 Full Service B&M $30,585
    Forward Bank 721 South 8th Street Medford, WI 54451 Full Service B&M $30,574

    For 2018, Forward Bank had 8 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $17,800
    Net interest income $14,760
    Total noninterest income $4,278
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $501
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,777
    Pre-tax net operating income $2,976
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-112
    Income before extraordinary items $2,277
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $2,277
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $2,277
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $2,366

    Forward Bank's gross interest income from loans was $17,800,000.
    Forward Bank's net interest income from loans was $14,760,000.
    Forward Bank's fee based income from loans was $501,000.
    Forward Bank's net income from loans was $2,277,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $3,040
    Provision for credit losses $495
    Total noninterest expense $15,567
    Salaries and employee benefits $9,179
    Premises and equipment expense $2,647
    Additional noninterest expense $3,741
    Applicable income taxes $587
    Net charge-offs $11
    Cash dividends $590

    Forward Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,040,000.
    Forward Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $9,179,000.
    Forward Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,647,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $362,066
    Deposits held in domestic offices $362,066
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $341,518
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $19,848
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $700
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $140,463
    Demand deposits $99,592
    Nontransaction accounts $221,603
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $79,313
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $52,649
    Total time deposits $89,641
    Total time and savings deposits $262,474
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $98,234
    Interest-bearing deposits $263,832
    Retail deposits $349,471
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $16,781
    Brokered deposits $200
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $459,448
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $32,344
    Interest-bearing balances $21,280
    Total securities $25,034
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $355,108
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,736
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $25,057
    Other real estate owned $200
    Goodwill and other intangibles $6,320
    All other assets $15,385

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $459,448
    Total Liabilities $407,555
    Total deposits $362,066
    Interest-bearing deposits $263,832
    Deposits held in domestic offices $362,066
    % insured (estimated) $84
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $2,938
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $34,800
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $7,751

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $355,108
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,736
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $358,844
    All real estate loans $258,103
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $258,103
    Construction and development loans $4,606
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,780
    Other construction, all land development and other land $1,826
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $70,172
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $35,739
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $34,433
    Multifamily residential real estate $18,444
    1-4 family residential loans $68,807
    Farmland loans $96,074
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $25,423
    Commercial and industrial loans $61,701
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $8,490
    Credit card loans $160
    Related Plans $419
    Consumer Auto Loans $4,232
    Other loans to individuals $3,679
    All other loans & leases $5,127
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $68
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $98
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,096
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,096
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Forward Bank had $355,108,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $258,103,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $4,606,000 of loans were in development loans. $18,444,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $68,807,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $25,423,000 of loans were in farm loans. $160,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $4,232,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 300 $37,962 $126,540
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 150 $6,123 $40,820
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 90 $11,187 $124,300
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 60 $20,652 $344,200
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 652 $38,555 $59,133
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 465 $10,227 $21,994
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 125 $12,413 $99,304
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 62 $15,915 $256,694
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 346 $46,686 $134,931
    Farmland loans - <$100k 137 $5,899 $43,058
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 130 $17,578 $135,215
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 79 $23,209 $293,785
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 473 $19,672 $41,590
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 393 $8,948 $22,768
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 64 $6,845 $106,953
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 16 $3,879 $242,438